Tuesday, 06 May 2025

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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville High School Wrestling Team is raffling off a 1999 Ford Escort, donated by Rob Brown Bail Bonds, to pay for new uniforms for the upcoming season.

They are selling only 200 tickets for $20 each for a chance to win this car with the goal of raising the $4,000 needed to outfit the entire boys and girls team with new uniforms.

The last set of uniforms has been handed down for the last five years and it's time to outfit the kids with appropriate gear.

For more information on purchasing tickets, contact Coach Rob Brown at 707-349-2628 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20
 
– Installation of a roundabout at the junction of Routes 20/29 will. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
 – Pavement repairs from Manzanita Road to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs near Gladys Street on Friday, May 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. 

– Clearlake Oaks Water District has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs near Beryl Way beginning Monday, June 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 29

– Pavement repairs from Main Street in Kelseyville to the Manning Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Installation of a roundabout at the junction of Routes 20/29 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for an aerial crossing near Little River Airport Road on Tuesday, June 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree trimming from Mill Creek Drive to Abalone Point Access Road through Friday, May 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Highway repairs just north of Ocean Meadows Circle will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Highway construction from Casteel Lane to Reynolds Highway will continue. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Pavement repairs from the Outlet Creek Bridge to Ryan Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

 – Pavement repairs at the Moss Cove and Irvine Lodge Rest Areas will continue through Friday, May 29. The rest areas will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays, and may also be closed overnight.

Highway 128

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Wendling Soda Creek Road to the Mendocino/Sonoma County line will resume. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 162

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree trimming from 2.4 miles north of Sand Bank Creek to Short Creek Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
 
The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will meet on Thursday, June 11, for a membership social and organizational meeting.

They meet at 5:30 p.m. for social time and 6 p.m. for the business meeting at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.
   
If you were born in California and are over 16 you are a native Californian eligible for membership in the Native Daughters of the Golden West Organization.

The Native Daughters is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded in 1886 on the principles of :
– Love of home;
– Devotion to the flag;
– Veneration of the pioneers;
– Faith in the existence of God.

All Native Daughters are welcome to attend.

Come and meet parlor historian and centenarian Ruby Glebe and be amazed with her stories about local history. She is sharp as a tack and still drives herself to our meetings. Don't miss this opportunity.

For more information contact Parlor Worthy President Carla Dore, 831-524-5588, or Dee Cuney, 707-235-2902.

Visit the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakecountyNDGW?fref=ts .

For information about Lake County Konocti No. 159 Chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West contact Tony Braito at 707-245-7663.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Do you love children? Have you ever thought about foster care or adoption?

Join Redwood Community Services Inc. for a presentation on foster care and how you can make a difference for the life of a child in our community.

The information presentation will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at 6335 First St., Upper Lake.

For more information or to schedule an individual presentation please contact Redwood Community Services at 707-467-2000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Friends of a young woman killed in a car crash on Friday have reported that items have been taken from a memorial set up in her honor.

The memorial – located at the crash site on Park Way north of Lakeshore Boulevard near Lakeport – honors 19-year-old Francesca Schetter.

Her friends are asking for the return of the items, which include a clear treasure chest with circles on it that held personal letters to her from friends.

Other mementos taken include a ladybug and a tiara.

Anyone with information on these items is asked to call or text 707-245-9551.

The items also can simply be returned to the site.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The 2015 commencement ceremony for Kelseyville High School's class of 2015 on Friday, June 12, will include a fireworks display at the end of the celebration.

The display will take place on or about 9:20 p.m. at the Kelseyville High School Football Stadium.

This activity has been a tradition since 2000. The actual display will take place over a five-minute period but residents are advised to take the necessary precautions with pets that might be sensitive to the noise.

Kelseyville High School has worked with local law enforcement and fire agencies and has taken the necessary steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.

This event has been paid for through the fundraising efforts of the class of 2015.

The school thanks the community for its continued support of Kelseyville High School, its staff and students.

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